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Easy Hearty Hungarian Mushroom Soup

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Hearty Hungarian Mushroom Soup is a rich and creamy comfort food classic made with tender mushrooms, sweet onions, and the bold flavor of Hungarian paprika. This warming soup features a velvety texture balanced with dill, sour cream, and a touch of lemon for brightness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy mushroom soup recipe delivers deep, earthy flavor with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

  • Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.

  • Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook 8–10 minutes, until they release moisture and become tender.

  • Sprinkle in paprika and dill, stirring to coat evenly.

  • Add soy sauce and broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

  • In a small bowl, whisk flour into milk until smooth. Slowly pour into the soup, stirring constantly.

  • Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.

  • Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Avoid boiling after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.A mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms enhances depth of flavor.Add sour cream off heat for the smoothest texture.For freezing, omit sour cream and add it after reheating.Adjust thickness by simmering longer or adding extra broth.

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